WATCH: The moment Jenna Coleman's Victoria is told she is set to rule the British Empire in teaser clip for ITV's hot new period drama

And history buffs will be left delighted by the brand new teaser clip of ITV's forthcoming drama Victoria.

Offering a thirty-second glimpse into the eight-part drama, the sneak preview shows actress Jenna Coleman being told she will be crowned as ruler of the British Empire.

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Teaser: Fans of ITV's forthcoming drama Victoria will surely be delighted that the network have released a brand new teaser clip of the period production, starring Jenna Coleman

Opening with a clip of her asleep in bed, it shows the princess being informed that she's to inherit the throne - after her father Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent's three elder brothers had all died, leaving no surviving legitimate children.

Dressed in a floor-length nightgown, the former Doctor Who actress is transported back in time for the scenes.

Aware of her fate, she is then seen getting up and running downstairs to learn how her life will transform.

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While Victoria is fixed in the national memory as the widow in black who mourned her beloved Prince Albert for decades, the new drama portrays her as a headstrong woman who casts a spell over men who cross her path.

Written by novelist Daisy Goodwin, it follows the Queen from her accession to the throne at 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Albert, played by Tom Hughes.

Period piece: Offering a thirty-second glimpse into the eight-part drama, the sneak preview shows actress Jenna as a modern incarnation of the iconic monarch

Drama: Opening with a clip of her asleep in bed, it shows the Queen being informed that she's to inherit the throne - after her father's three elder brothers had all died

The Queen’s coronation at Westminster Abbey in 1838 is recreated in the first episode.

The latest clip comes after it was revealed the show could be set to become the new Downton after it was lined up for the coveted Sunday night slot.

ITV has not yet confirmed a broadcast date for the show, but it could be pitted against BBC's Poledark on Sunday evenings in the autumn.

Tipped for the top: The latest clip comes after it was revealed the show could be set to become the new Downton after it was lined up for the coveted Sunday night slot

More time travel! Dressed in a floor-length nightgown, the former Doctor Who actress is transported back in time for the scenes

In the Sunday night ratings war, the BBC, Channel Four and ITV attempt to dominate the coveted slot as the weekend comes to a close.

Downton Abbey was watched by some 7.9 million viewers, or 35 per cent of the audience in the Sunday night 9pm slot last year.

Other shows which have gone head-to-head in the Sunday night battle include War and Peace and The Night Manager.

Destined for the throne: Aware of her fate, she is then seen getting up and running downstairs to learn how her life will transform

Breakout role: This is Jenna's first major role since she left the BBC's sci-fi show Dr Who